Search Newspaper Articles
Killed in Battle (August 10th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Carlton Remsburg was killed in battle near Dallas, GA. He was the son of David and Elizabeth Remsburg of Middletown Valley.
Full DetailsThe Situation in Western Maryland (August 10th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discusses the situation in Western Maryland in light of the Rebel invasion under Early, which may be an attempt to draw Grant off from Petersburg. Refers to action near Keedysville, won by Cole's Cavalry under Lt. Col. Vernon.
Full DetailsWar News (August 10th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Article discusses the "state of affairs existing along the Upper Potomac," brief occupation of Hagerstown and Gen. Hunter's reported replacement by Gen. Sherman.
Full DetailsRecruiting Office (August 10th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner objects to an advertisement in the Baltimore American calling for a regiment to be formed in Frederick and attacking the Unionists who insist that officeholders should be required to take the oath of allegiance.
Full DetailsAccident to a Soldier (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Last Thursday Pvt. Ephraim Sherman, Co. I, 15th NY Cavalry, was arrested near Middletown by Cole’s Cavalry, who intended to take him back to his regiment. Sherman broke both legs attempting to flee. Dr. Charles J. Baer tended to his injuries before he was taken to the Army Hospital in Frederick.
Full DetailsCounty Convention (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The County Commissioners have called for a mass meeting of Frederick County citizens for tomorrow to decide on a plan to meet the county’s quota under the President’s recent call for 500,000 men. It is expected that the Commissioners will offer a bounty for volunteers.
Full DetailsWouldn't Receive Him (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Lawson Norris, an owner of the Frederick Citizen, who was exiled to the Confederacy last week, was allowed to return upon taking the oath of allegiance.
Full DetailsThe Draft (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Provides a list of those selected, both black and white, in Frederick County’s “deficiency draft” for all the districts except Middletown and Petersville (which were previously published).
Full DetailsOrder Suspended (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Although President Lincoln suspended an order from Gen. Hunter that would have banished Confederate sympathizers living in Frederick, Provost Marshal Yellott arrested them again, held each to bond of $3,000, and requires them to report every morning.
Full DetailsA number of Rebel… (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Many Confederate sympathizers have left Frederick since learning that a recent order of Gen. Hunter will be enforced.
Full Details
